4 Houston Winter Wedding Tips

February 25, 2019

We just celebrated Valentine’s Day less than two weeks ago, but love is
in the air throughout February. Now that we’re deep into winter,
Houston brides might
be wondering if they should consider having a winter wedding
in the Space City.

Unlike more
mountainous regions, Houston is not a city most brides think of when they start
to imagine a winter wonderland wedding. Known for its hot, humid climate, most
brides tend to lean toward a spring wedding in Houston. That’s why it’s nearly
impossible to book popular venues in March, April, and May. Unless you choose a
cool indoor venue, a summer wedding in Houston is out of the question — your
guests will thank you later!

The great thing
about living in Houston, however, is that you can actually have a stunning
winter wedding outside, without worrying about below-freezing temperatures,
rain downpours, or serious windstorms. So, before you start planning your big
day, consider these Houston winter wedding ideas:

Make It Formal

Something about
winter weddings always makes guests want to dress to the nines. In the summer,
we tend to dress down to compensate for the unbearable heat and sun. A winter
wedding is perfect for brides who plan on wearing a glamorous dress, or for
couples that have already booked an elaborate venue.

Know Your Setting

With a winter
wedding in general, it’s always a good idea to focus on enchanting details,
such as gold tones, lace, dark decorations, or even some twinkle lights if you
plan on having the ceremony outside. However, unless you’re getting married in
a grand indoor venue, it’s important to remember that you’re in Houston, not
upstate New York. A winter wedding in Houston means that the weather will be
quite temperate, even sunny and warm, not quite as cozy and intimate as it
might seem in a snowy, cold climate.

Add Some Houston Flare

We often think of
Houston as a summery city, thanks to its hot weather and love of barbecue, but
that’s what makes it such a special city. Getting married during winter doesn’t
mean throwing out all the elements that make Houston unique. Gourmet doughnuts,
sweet bread, barbecue, boudin, shrimp creole, crawfish, and gumbo are all
Houston classics that you may want to incorporate into your menu.

Go Outside

While plenty of cities on the East and West coast are far too cold for
an outdoor wedding this time of year, Houstonians often enjoy weather in the
60s and 70s throughout winter — absolutely perfect for a sunny, gorgeous
outdoor wedding. Whether you plan to tie the knot around the holidays, or in
January or February, a winter wedding in Houston means you’ll have a chance to
enjoy all the parks and outdoor settings that the city has to offer.